Meaning of the word "be/go at it hammer and tongs" in English
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be/go at it hammer and tongs
US /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
UK /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
Idiom
1.
to argue or fight with a lot of energy and noise
Example:
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They were at it hammer and tongs over who should pay the bill.
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The two teams went at it hammer and tongs for the entire game.
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